Being With Dying

Author : Joan Halifax
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780834821743
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Being with Dying written by Joan Halifax and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2009-11-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Buddhist approach to death can be of great benefit to people of all backgrounds—as has been demonstrated time and again in Joan Halifax’s decades of work with the dying and their caregivers. Inspired by traditional Buddhist teachings, her work is a source of wisdom for all those who are charged with a dying person’s care, facing their own death, or wishing to explore and contemplate the transformative power of the dying process. Her teachings affirm that we can open and contact our inner strength, and that we can help others who are suffering to do the same.

Author : Joan Halifax
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1570624690
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Being with Dying written by Joan Halifax and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zen teacher Halifax emphasizes that the process of dying is a rite of passage, and can be viewed as natural and not something to be denied. Here she offers stories as well as guided exercises and contemplations to help readers meditate on death without fear.

Author : Joan Halifax
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1645472876
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Being with Dying written by Joan Halifax and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiring teachings, personal stories, and meditations for those near death and their caregivers, by a respected Zen teacher who has worked with the dying for over 30 years. Everyone who lives must inevitably face death. Inspired by traditional Buddhist teachings and decades of work with the dying and their caregivers, this landmark work on death and dying by beloved Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax is a source of wisdom for all those who are charged with a dying person’s care, facing their own death, or wishing to explore and contemplate the transformative power of the dying process. Relevant and powerful for people of all backgrounds, her teachings affirm that all of us can open and contact our inner strength even in the face of death, and that we can help others who are suffering to do the same. Halifax observes that millions will have to deal with the loss of parents and loved ones and that we are largely unprepared emotionally for their deaths. She presents the notion that the process of dying is a rite of passage. Halifax offers stories from her personal experience as well as guided exercises and contemplations to help readers contemplate death without fear, develop a commitment to helping others, and transform suffering and resistance into courage. Topics and exercises include: Learning to see death as a rite of passage The guiding principles of bearing witness and how self-awareness can help us to relate more fully with others How to take care of ourselves when we’re taking care of others Contemplation on the universality of death How to transform pain and fear with lovingkindness And much more Coupled with a new foreword by Frank Ostaseski, a leader in the field of death and dying palliative care, the guidance and experiences represented in Being with Dying are invaluable in supporting and instilling peace as the journey of life unfolds and inevitably reaches not only an end, but also a new beginning.

Author : Sarayu Kimberley Johnson
Publisher : M A Center
ISBN 13 : 1680370197
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Being With Dying written by Sarayu Kimberley Johnson and published by M A Center. This book was released on 2014-11-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Practical Approach To Serving Others Through Times Of Illness And Death. Death–Of Our Loved Ones And Ourselves–Is An Experience Most Of Us Fear But All Of Us Have To Eventually Go Through. Drawing On Amma’s Teachings And The Author’s Firsthand Experiences Of Serving As A Hospital Chaplain, Being With Dying Addresses Our Fears And Reveals How Being With Our Loved Ones During The Process Of Dying Can Be A Profound Spiritual Gift For Them-And For Us. The Most Important Gift That We Can Offer To Another Who Is Dying Is To Be Present, Writes The Author. It Means Actively Listening And Giving Our Full Attention To The Person Accepting Them Where They Are In Every Changing Moment. Filled With Practical Advice, Powerful Stories, And Great Love And Gratitude For Life, Being With Dying Helps Us Develop A Truly Peaceful, Accepting Approach To Death. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.

Author : Jeff Spiess
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1538141906
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dying with Ease written by Jeff Spiess and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2020-10-11 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death may be inevitable, but fearing the end-of-life is avoidable. Learn how to put your fear of your final days to rest. We all know we are going to die, but live as though we don’t believe it. Rather than explore our options and consider the possibilities that can impact our final days, we ignore the idea altogether out of fear. By avoiding the topic of death, we increase the pain and grief we experience at the end of life, and the suffering of those left behind. After three decades of caring for the dying, Dr. Jeff Spiess argues that if we honestly face our mortality, we will make wiser decisions, die with less distress, and live the remainder of our lives, whether days or decades, more fully and with less anxiety. Using cultural and religious references alongside poignant narratives, this optimistic work informs, inspires, and challenges our cognitive and emotional understandings of our own lives and deaths. Dying with Ease contains the practical nuts and bolts information about advance care planning, hospice, palliative care, and ethical and legal issues surrounding dying in America. Dr. Spiess answers such questions as: How can I plan for the last part of my life? What options do I have if my suffering is unbearable? What do religion and spiritual philosophy have to say about dying? What does it feel like to die? While dying can be difficult, it can also be beautiful. By learning to relax in the face of death at our current stage of life, we can make wiser and more authentic decisions throughout the rest of our lives-- however long they may be.

Author : Bronnie Ware
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1401956009
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Top Five Regrets of the Dying written by Bronnie Ware and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.

Author : Anita Moorjani
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1401937527
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dying to Be Me written by Anita Moorjani and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "I had the choice to come back ... or not. I chose to return when I realized that 'heaven' is a state, not a place" In this truly inspirational memoir, Anita Moorjani relates how, after fighting cancer for almost four years, her body began shutting down—overwhelmed by the malignant cells spreading throughout her system. As her organs failed, she entered into an extraordinary near-death experience where she realized her inherent worth . . . and the actual cause of her disease. Upon regaining consciousness, Anita found that her condition had improved so rapidly that she was released from the hospital within weeks—without a trace of cancer in her body! Within this enhanced e-book, Anita recounts—in words and on video—stories of her childhood in Hong Kong, her challenge to establish her career and find true love, as well as how she eventually ended up in that hospital bed where she defied all medical knowledge. In "Dying to Be Me," Anita Freely shares all she has learned about illness, healing, fear, "being love," and the true magnificence of each and every human being!

Author : Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1611808073
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Is Dying written by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insightful collection of teachings about death and dying to help face life's greatest mystery calmly and with equanimity. Lifetimes of effort go into organizing, designing, and structuring every aspect of our lives, but how many people are willing to contemplate the inevitability of death? Although dying is an essential part of life, it is an uncomfortable topic that most people avoid. With no idea what will happen when we die and a strong desire to sidestep the conversation, we make all kinds of assumptions. Living Is Dying collects teachings about death and the bardos that have been passed down through a long lineage of brilliant Buddhist masters, each of whom went to great lengths to examine the process in minute detail. Renowned author and teacher Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse responds to the most common questions he's been asked about death and dying--exploring how one prepares for death, what to say to a loved one who is dying, and prayers and practices to use as a handhold when approaching the unknown territory of death. Whether you are facing death today or decades from now, preparing for it can help to allay your worst fears and help you appreciate what it means to be truly alive.

Author : Megory Anderson
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0819225908
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Attending the Dying written by Megory Anderson and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A useful guide to being present and offering comfort to the dying and their families. Megory Anderson was called to a vigil at the bedside of a friend who was dying one night. That experience was so powerful that she began working with others who needed help attending to those who were dying. Today Anderson is the executive director of the Sacred Dying Foundation in San Francisco, and trains others in the art of "vigiling," a way of attending to the needs of the dying. This practical and concise handbook provides a brief overview of what to expect and how to respond to the needs of someone who is dying. Attending the Dying can be used by and for people of any faith perspective, as well as no particular faith. Chaplains, social workers, hospital-care workers, and friends or family of the dying will all find this a helpful companion for preparing themselves to be present to one of life's most sacred transitions.

Author : Rodney Smith
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0861711408
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lessons from the Dying written by Rodney Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997-09-09 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In everyday language, "Smith offers us important teachings and reflections for dealing with death and embracing life" (Jack Kornfield, author of "A Path with Heart").